reengineer

or re-en·gi·neer

[ ree-en-juh-neer ]

verb (used with object)

1. to engineer anew:

   to reengineer a motor to make it more efficient.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reengineer¹

First recorded in 1940–45; re- + engineer

Example Sentences

This is at the heart of biomanufacturing technologies that reengineer simple organisms to produce useful substances ranging from aviation fuel to food additives.

From Singularity Hub 

The good news is that we still have time to close the gap between “could” and “should” in how scientists redesign and reengineer genetic code.

From Singularity Hub 

Extracting maximum value from data requires an organization to hire staff with new skill sets, realign its culture, reengineer old processes, and rearchitect the old data platform.

From MIT Technology Review

The oil and gas sector isn’t in the same position as DuPont, able to reengineer substitutable products and largely keep its businesses and markets intact.

From MIT Technology Review